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The UN has told Britain to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius within 6 months. Britain evicted 2,000 inhabitants in the 60s and 70s in order to build a US military base there. These films document the dispute and Mauritius' independence from the UK.

Here’s our regularly-updated selection of films that may be of use to news editors and journalists in covering important anniversaries, contextualising current events or illustrating trending topics. The Manchester Ship Canal Opens 21 May marks 125 years since the official opening of the Manchester Ship Canal, by QueenRead More